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Synonyms of judicial

9 similar words · 5 opposite words

Another word for judicial is juridical. Other synonyms of judicial are justiciary. The opposite of judicial is nonjudicial.

Synonyms and similar words for judicial

adjectiveOf or relating to the administration of justice.

  • justiciaryJudicial: of or relating to the administration of justice, judges, or judgeships.

nounThat branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the...

  • judiciaryThe collective body of judges, justices, etc.
  • bench figurativelyThe people who decide on the verdict, collectively; the judiciary.
  • judicatureThe administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
  • judicial branchThe branch of government which is concerned with the administration of justice through the interpretation of the law.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • judicatoryPertaining to judgement, or to passing a sentence.
  • juridicalPertaining to the law or rule of law, legal; judicial, related to the administration of justice (as to jurisprudence...
  • juridicialOf or pertaining to matters of law and justice or the office of a judge.
  • juridic rareJuridical.

Opposite of judicial

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of judicial

  1. adjective Of or relating to the administration of justice.
  2. adjective Of or relating to the court system or the judicial branch of government.
  3. adjective Specified by a civil bill court under the terms of the Land Law (Ireland) Act, 1881.

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Questions about synonyms of judicial

What is another word for judicial?
Judicial has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as juridical and justiciary.
What is the opposite of judicial?
The opposite of judicial is nonjudicial.
What does judicial mean?
Judicial means of or relating to the administration of justice.

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